Grilled Trout with Lemon and Oregano

Fresh sprigs of oregano elevate simple dish preparations like this grilled whole trout.

4-12 oz whole trout, cleaned and scaled

For the seasoning:
1 lemon, sliced into 8 rounds
8 sprigs fresh oregano

For the garnish:
1 lemon cut into wedges
handful fresh oregano leaves
4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Lightly coat grill or broiler pan with cooking spray; heat grill or broiler. Sprinkle exterior and cavity of each fish with ¼ tsp. salt, and season with pepper. Place two lemon rounds and 2 oregano sprigs in cavity of each fish.

Spray fish with cooking spray; place on grill or under broiler. Cook until golden and firm, about 4 minutes on each side.

Transfer to serving platter; drizzle each fish with 1 tsp. oil. Garnish with lemon wedges and oregano leaves.

Makes 4 servings.

Cook's Note: We like the briny flavor that sea salt gives to this easy-to-prepare dish, but coarse salt works equally well.